Centaurea Imperialis Sweet Sultan color mix. This hardy annual is a beloved heirloom that has adorned gardens, bouquets and vases since the 1800’s for its remarkable unique beauty and aroma. Its popularity remains even more so today which makes it a “must have” for whatever your heart desires. The petals appear to be spikey but are soft and fluffy! The flowers present in soft hues of purple, lilac, mauve, rose and white, atop green bushy foliage. They have a sweet aroma that smells like honey, making it an excellent choice for cut flowers, fresh or dried. The plant is self-seeding and hard for birds to resist. If you intend on collecting the seeds, it would be wise to protect those yummy seeds with netting. Over these many years the primary goal for these gorgeous flowers has been cutting to fill a home with its beauty and sweet aroma. To keep the flowers in continuous bloom they must be cut just as it begins to bloom, otherwise it will turn to seed. This plant grows fast and flowers fast, and to ensure that no problems arise, it is important for the flowers to be planted and spaced properly in an area where they can have adequate airflow to prevent fungal problems. These plants are truly an excellent choice for their ease of care, hardiness, long bloom time, long vase life, and irresistible aroma to enjoy all
summer long. A native to Asia, they thrive well in sun and are heat and drought tolerant once established. Common uses are in a cutting garden, borders, beds, bouquets and containers.
25+ seed per pack
Planting Zone: 1 – 12
Full Sun
Height: 2 feet - 3 feet
Width: 1 foot
Fragrant
Attracts Hummingbirds, Butterflies and Bees
Great for Cut or Dry Flowers
Resistant to Deer and Rabbit
Origin: Asia
I urge anyone buying seed to do their homework on germination, I have not raised and cannot raise many of these plants as I am sub-tropics here in St Augustine, Florida. All seed are NOT alike! There are so many different factors in germination and not doing a search is throwing your money away. I want everyone to be successful when growing your flowers from seed it is the most rewarding experience in Gardening and you can do it, if you give the seed what it needs to grow. I always check 3 sites of info to choose how I will go about it. It is not hard to do, if you do it right!
SEED GERMINATION TIP!!!!!!!
ONLY GERMINATE A SMALL PORTION AT A TIME.
DON'T PUT ALL YOUR MONKEYS IN A BARREL.
Good Luck and Happy Planting!!!!
